Voli Me Plyguri
Julie | September 9, 2011
Greek meatballs with beef and bulgur, simmered in tomato sauce and served with baba ghanoush in freshly made pita—the perfect post-grape harvesting dinner!
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Bourani
Julie | November 20, 2010
A Greek side dish to go with all those gyros: bourani, a baked rice dish fragrant with tomato and cinnamon.
My Hero, the Gyro
Julie | October 28, 2010
One of my more successful at-home versions of a restaurant dish: lamb gyros with tzatziki in pillowy rounds of pita.
Pomegranate Salmon and Turkish Pilaf
Julie | September 22, 2010
A Pacific Northwest meal inspired by the flavors of Greece and Turkey: Salmon marinated in pomegranate molasses, honey and garlic, served over a bulgur pilaf studded with purple hull peas, radish greens and golden cherry tomatoes.
Doubting Moussaka
Julie | September 21, 2010
A loving rendition of the classic Greek casserole, moussaka, served with a light cabbage-carrot salad called lahanosalata.
Now That’s a Mouthful
Julie | July 14, 2010
Loukoumathes are tasty little Greek doughnuts drenched in honey and cinnamon, and much easier to make than one might think.
Great Gallopin’ Grapevines, Batman!
Julie | July 13, 2010
Dolmades two ways: an impromptu riff with collard greens and leftover bulgar pilaf, and a more traditional version with fresh grape leaves and a vegetarian filling.
Three Uses for Yogurt
Julie | July 8, 2010
Several uses for that homemade yogurt, including creamy polenta, tender Greek-style chicken skewers, and cherry-berry fro-yo.
Pocketful of Lamb
Julie | April 23, 2010
Grilled lamb with Mediterranean spices and seasonings was tasty on its own, but fantastic served in homemade pita with a smear of yogurt sauce.
Tzatziki Shrimp Skewers
Julie | July 12, 2008
These grilled shrimp skewers, served over spinach salad with feta and tzatziki dip, were bursting with flavor but in need of some tweaks in presentation.
